Gulf Freeway crash lands three people in hospital

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June 26, 2010 5:54:23 AM PDT

HOUSTON --

Speed and alcohol are believed to have played a role in an accident that put three people in the hospital. Police say the driver of a Ford Crown Victoria was speeding when he tried to turn off the Gulf Freeway feeder road onto Cullen. The vehicle hit a light pole.

One person in the back seat was thrown out of the vehicle. He's in critical condition. Two others are in the hospital and listed in stable condition.